HUB - Graduate Assistant

Belmont University; Nashville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Belmont University is seeking a graduate student to assist in the Office of Hope, Unity, and Belonging. The role focuses on planning programs, facilitating belonging training, coordinating student groups, and creating resources to promote unity and inclusion across campus.

The position includes evaluating HUB initiatives, building external partnerships, and maintaining the office's online presence. Applicants should engage in the university's Christ-centered community while supporting inclusive

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a graduate program at Belmont University in a related field.
• Strong commitment to promoting hope, unity, and belonging on campus.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of belonging trends.
• Experience in event planning or program development is desirable; proficient with Office and social media.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Hope, Unity, and Belonging team to plan and run programs that foster belonging.
• Develop and facilitate belonging training for students, faculty, and staff.
• Coordinate student organizations and affinity groups promoting unity and belonging.
• Research and create resources and materials on hope and belonging topics.
• Assist with data collection and analysis to evaluate HUB initiatives.
• Work with campus departments and external partners to build partnerships.
• Maintain the Office's online presence, including social media and website content.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Social media

Teamwork

Education

Graduate student at Belmont University

Tools

Microsoft Office

Social media platforms

Job description

Special Note:All students are required to read the BU Student Employment Policy prior to submitting an application. All Federal Work-Study students should read the program rules and regulations located at http://www.belmont.edu/sfs/employment/fws.html

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Office of Hope, Unity, and Belonging team to plan and execute programs and events that enhance cultural awareness and foster a sense of belonging for all students.
• Assist in the development and facilitation of belonging training sessions for students, faculty, and staff.
• Support the coordination of student organizations and affinity groups that promote hope, unity, and a sense of belonging.
• Conduct research and contribute to creating resources, guides, and materials on topics related to hope, unity, and belonging.
• Assist with assessing and evaluating HUB initiatives, including data collection and analysis to measure impact and inform future programming.
• Collaborate with campus departments and external organizations to establish partnerships that promote unity and belonging.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the Office of Hope, Unity, and Belonging's online presence, including social media platforms and website content.

Required Qualifications

• Enrolled in a graduate program at Belmont University, preferably in a field related to hope, unity, and belonging, communication, higher education, counseling, social work, or a related discipline.
• Strong commitment to promoting hope, unity, and belonging on campus.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge and understanding of belonging trends.
• Experience in event planning, program development, or student leadership is desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and social media platforms.

Required Education

Enrolled in a graduate program at Belmont University, preferably in a field related to hope, unity, and belonging, communication, higher education, counseling, social work, or a related discipline.

Required Experience

Experience in event planning, program development, or student leadership is desirable.

Belmont University is a Christ-centered community. The University faculty, administration, and staff uphold Jesus as the Christ and as the measure for all things. As a community seeking to uphold Christian standards of morality, ethics, and conduct, Belmont University holds high expectations of each person who chooses to join the community. In compliance with federal law, including provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973/the Americans with Disabilities Act, Belmont University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, or sexual orientation in its administration of education policies, programs or activities; its admissions policies; or employment. Consistent with applicable civil rights law, the University primarily hires employees of the Christian faith who are committed to support the mission of the University. The University has appointed the Chief Human Resources Officer/Deputy Title IX Coordinator to serve as coordinator of non-discrimination compliance for staff and faculty. The Director of Institutional Equity and Compliance and Title IX Coordinator serves as coordinator of compliance for Title IX (sex discrimination) issues and questions for students. Click here to learn more.

*In accordance with accrediting standards for its professional education programs in law and medicine, the University does not apply religious criteria in hiring employees within those programs. All employees hired by the University, regardless of religious faith, shall be committed to Belmont’s Christ-centered, student-focused mission.

Belmont's Office of Human Resources will conduct ongoing evaluations of the means by which candidates for employment are sought, to the end that the pool of candidates will include qualified women, minorities, veteransand disabled individuals. Belmont University is an equal opportunity employer under all applicable civil rights laws.